Chapter 1459
Jacqueline said, âEven though he knew the Salazar family were a bunch of swindlers, he still got duped. Thatâs his own damn fault.â
Steven said, âMom, would you let me finish?â
Jacqueline said, âKeep talking.â
Steven said, âKenny was drugged. When he woke up, he was in bed with that woman. Kenny didnât want to piss you off, so he tried to keep the whole thing hush-hush by offering her some cash. But it wasnât money they were after. They wanted the contract for the project. Itâs a big deal for the Dixon Group. Kenny wouldnât give in that easily. The Salazar father and son tried to talk him round, and even forged a bunch of documents to trick him. Thatâs how everything went south.â
Jacqueline wasnât surprised at all by the Salazar familyâs actions. What did surprise her was Kenneth making such a rookie mistake. Thinking about it made her blood boil. She was so pissed that she didnât even want to talk.
Steven seemed to know what she was thinking. âMom, think about it. Youâve been with Kenny for years. Aside from this, has he ever messed up?â
Jacqueline thought for a moment. No, he hadnât. âNo.â
Steven said, âKennyâs always careful with everything, but when it comes to you, he turns into a total dunce.â
Jacqueline asked, âHas the Salazar family been using this to blackmail him all these years?â
Steven nodded, âYeah.â
Jacqueline said, âWhat a useless man. Heâs part of the Dixon family, the former CEO of the Dixon Group, and yet, he lets the Salazar family control him.â
Steven said, âThatâs all because Kenny was afraid of the scandal.â
Jacqueline said, âIf he hadnât done anything wrong, he wouldnât be afraid. He was manipulated because he was guilty.â
Steven said, âI donât know about Kennyâs guilty conscience. What I do know is that the kid isnât his. Heâs been raising someone elseâs kid without even knowing it.â
Jacqueline asked, âHow can you be so sure the kid isnât Kennyâs?â
Steven said, âI had a DNA test done. The kid has no relation to Kenny.â
Jacqueline said, âSo this whole performance today, was to make a fool out of me?â
Steven said, âItâs better I clear the air than let the Salazar family continue to hold this over Kennyâs head. With this out in the open, they canât use it against him anymore, can they?â
Steven made a good point.
Jacqueline said, âDrive back home.â
Steven slowly pulled over. âMom, letâs head in. Go comfort your husband.â
Jacqueline looked around, the car had somehow ended up back at their house. âYouâre quite the actor, fooling me like that.â
Steven said, âYouâre my mom, and Iâm your son. Weâre on the same wavelength. I understand you, and you should understand me.â
Jacqueline said, âDonât worry, Iâll talk to Kenny. Iâll try to get him to stay out of your personal life.â
Steven said, âThanks, Mom!â
Jacqueline said, âAbout what happened beforeâ¦â
Steven responded, âAs long as Kenny stops meddling in my business. I can let go of the fact he replaced my people.â
Jacqueline asked, âAnd if he continues to interfere?â
Steven turned to Jacqueline, giving her a small smile. âIf he keeps it up, it might strain our father-son relationship. Iâm sure you wouldnât want the two men you love most to be at odds, would you?â
âYouâre always like this in front of me.â Jacqueline opened the car door and stepped out. âYou can leave now!â
âAlright!â Steven started the car, hit the gas, and sped off like a shot arrow.
His car raced down the wide city streets. He owned properties all over the city, but he had no idea where to go.